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WDA 41M

1973 Volvo 240

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,135 mi
Last recorded134,135 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDA 41M
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2010 134,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

This vehicle is weakened by excessive corrosion.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 132,440 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 132,419 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 129,923 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 129,859 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 128,719 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 128,644 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 126,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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WDA 41M is a 1973 Volvo 240 in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WDA 41M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 53 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WDA 41M registered?

WDA 41M is a 1973 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is WDA 41M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDA 41M shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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